The Lagos state police command has arrested a dismissed Soldier,
Mohammed Abdul, for allegedly beating a lady, Uwa Asemota, who
refused to follow him to his house to have sex around Lekki, Lagos state
on October 17th.

According to the victim, the 29-year-old dismissed soldier accosted
her on the road and ordered her to follow him home to go and have sex.
Uwa said Abdul threatened to kill her if she doesn't follow him.
According to him, he had killed many Boko Haram members. The passersby
who saw him manhandling the lady alerted the Female Divisional Police
Officer, DPO, in charge of Ilasan Division, SP Onyinye Onwuemegbu, who
dispatched some officers to arrest Abdul.

During the investigation, Abdul told the police he was a serving
soldier. The DPO who was not convinced with Abdul's claim of being a
soldier, alerted the military police at the Bonny Camp Cantonment,
Victoria Island who after their own investigations, discovered that
Abdul was dismissed from the Army for deserting the Force in Borno
State.

While being interrogated, Uwa said “I was on my way to work on the
day of the incident when the suspect in army uniform accosted me along
the Silver bird Road, Lekki and introduced himself as a Military
officer. The soldier later told me that I was too beautiful and that if I
refused to follow him to his house to have sex, he would kill me,
boasting that he had killed many Boko Haram suspects in Borno State and
that if he kills me, nothing will happen.

The soldier later collected my
phone and bag in broad daylight and remove his belt to tie my two hands
and started beating me and anyone who comes close to beg him to spare
me, he will hit the person with his fist and they will run away and I
became scared and knelt down on the road and started begging him to
spare my life all to no avail“.

She stated that the soldier was about to forcefully take her away
when the police from Ilasan Division, Lekki came to the scene to rescue
her. Abdul was arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrate Court, Lagos on
one count charge of unlawfully assaulting Uwa Asemota and tying her
hands with belt against her will. Police prosecutor, Kingsley Johnson,
told the Court that the accused assaulted the complainant in the public
by using a belt to tie her hands for no just cause. He said the offense
committed is punishable under section 172 of the Criminal Law of Lagos
State, 2015.

Abdul pleaded not guilty to the charge brought against him. The Chief
Magistrate A.O Komolafe granted him bail in the sum of N100,000 with
two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case till November 22nd for
mention.

The Chief Magistrate ordered that Abdul be remanded in Ikoyi Prison till he is able to meet his bail condiition.

AT least eight are thought to have been killed in New York after a van ploughed into cyclists near the World Trade Center. Here is everything we know about what happened in New York.

Early reports suggest at least eight people have been killed after a rented van struck several cyclists and pedestrians in Manhattan, before a gunman got out with imitation weapons.
Police have confirmed that at least eight people were killed during the attack and said one person has been taken into custody after being shot in the leg by officers.
NYPD confirmed officers are treating the incident as a terror attack and the FBI have joined police in the investigation.

At a news conference, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said “this was a particularly cowardly act of terror.
"I want to ask all New Yorkers and all Americans to keep the families of all those lost in your prayers," he added.
Governor Andrew Cuomo said that there is “no evidence” to suggest the attack is part of a wider plot or scheme.
Meanwhile, New York Police Commissioner James O’Neill confirmed a 29-year-old male got out of the van after driving the wrong way down the bicycle lane and hitting several people, before coming to a halt after ploughing into a school bus.
He was brandishing two handguns and an officer at the scene “shot him in the abdomen”. The guns were later revealed to be a “paintball gun and a pellet gun”.

A police statement on Twitter read: “Earlier a vehicle entered the West St. pedestrian/bike path a few blocks north of Chambers St.
“The vehicle struck multiple people on the path. There are several fatalities and numerous people injured.
“The vehicle continued south striking another vehicle. The suspect exited the vehicle displaying imitation firearms & was shot by NYPD.
“The suspect is in custody. This is preliminary, more information to follow.”

An eyewitness told ABC Channel 7 that he saw a white pick-up truck drive south down the bike path alongside the West Side Highway at full speed and hit several people. The witness, known as "Eugene”, said bodies were lying outside Stuyvesant High School, one of the city's most prestigious public schools.He also reported hearing about nine or 10 shots, but was not sure where they came from. It is now thought that these could have come from police weapons.
Another witness told CBS News: “There was a huge accident and someone was screaming gun."
Shocking images show the wrecked Home Depot van that was allegedly used in the attack.
Another photo shows mangled bikes lying on the cycle path, which runs parallel to the West Side Highway on the western edge of Manhattan along the Hudson River
Melania Trump has tweeted: “My heart breaks for NYC today. Thoughts & prayers as we monitor the situation.”

I Surrender All,
a Christian hymn published in 1896 has been recorded by notable artists
including Cece Winans, Amy Grant, Phil Driscoll, and Andraé Crouch.

The
words written by American art teacher and musician Judson W. Van
DeVenter (1855–1939), who subsequently became a music minister and
evangelist. It was put to music by Winfield S. Weeden (1847–1908).

Lekan Agboola is a Nigerian marketing
communications consultant, entrepreneur and musician. He is principal
partner at InnerCourt Media Ltd offering such services as creative ad
development, brand building and public relations. He holds an MBA from
the prestigious Lagos Business School. Lekan’s decade long engagement
with banking, energy and agriculture couldn’t stand in the way of a
thriving career in music.

His recent Christmas EP featuring the
hit single “keresimesi” was a huge success. A prolific guitarist, his
style was influenced by greats like George Benson and Agboola Shadare.

Music minister, songwriter and worship leader, Boluwaduro releases the highly anticipated visual for her well received single and worship anthem, Your Banner I Raise, lifted from the ‘What a Joy‘ Album.

Shot by X-base films in Lagos, Nigeria,
The vibrant music video features cameo appearances by her team GLA,
Psalmos, and friends. It also serves as the first visual taste from her
latest project.

‘Your Banner I Raise’ was performed by Boluwaduro and her amazing team of worshipers, GLA (God’s Living Altars).

Port-Harcourt based dynamic music minister, Confidence Ngozika Akosile, releases her debut single titled “You are the Reason”. The DaProf produced track is a song that proclaims God’s greatness, unending love and mercy, in a sweet melodious tune.

Confidence Akosile is a gospel recording
artiste and songwriter who who hails from Enugu State, Nigeria. She is
a graduate of microbiology from Imo State University.

Singer/Songwriter Marvy draws attention to the wonders of God in her latest single titled ‘Miracles‘.

In this song Marvy sings “You speak the word and deaf ears listen, you move with power and the lame start leaping”
with a conviction that brings listeners back to the truth that everyday
is a miracle we must be grateful for and that miracle is a person.

Marvelous Imabeh is a Nigerian recording artist with an emotional blend of RnB, Gospel and Soul.

Fresh off the heels of her recently
released debut album ‘Happily Victorious (Live)’, International gospel
recording artist/songwriter Eunice U issues the audio and video for one of the songs “Great Is Your Name“.

Here is how she describes the song, “A
call to worship God like never before. A call to lay all your cares,
burdens, obstacles, situations, and circumstances of life into the
mighty hands of God who through Jesus has overcome it all for you and I.“

The Senate says sack of former Secretary to Government of the
Federation, Mr Babachir Lawal, has vindicated its position on
investigation carried out by its Ad hoc Committee on Mounting
Humanitarian Crisis in the North-East.

It urged other committees charged with the responsibility of
investigating other alleged corrupt matters in the country to expedite
action and report to the Senate for further action.

This followed a Point of Order by the Deputy Leader of the Senate, Sen. Bala Na’Allah, at plenary on Tuesday.

Quoting Order 43 of the Senate Standing Rule, 2015 as
amended, Na’ Allah said efforts by some disgruntled Nigerians to drag
the name of the Senate in the mud had been defeated.

He said: “As a leader, I am proud of this Senate and I believe in the integrity of every senator in this assembly.

“We cannot claim not to know that between yesterday and
today there has been official confirmation of a new SGF and termination
of appointment of the former SGF.

“If we religiously keep to the oath of office taken, those
who try to bring down the image of the Senate will continue to watch God
vindicate us.

“The issue surrounding the termination of the appointment of
the former SGF emanated from this 8th Senate and today we have been
vindicated.

A suspected case of MonkeyPox disease has been discovered in Edo State.

The patient is currently receiving treatment at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital.

Management of the hospital who disclosed this on Tuesday said
samples have been taken for test and result was being awaited from the
designated World Health Organization (WHO) accredited test center.

Public Relations of the hospital, Mr. Uwaila Joshua, in a statement
said the patient was responding to treatment and was undergoing further
evaluations.

Mr. Uwaila said the hospital’s Chief Medical Director (CMD),
Prof.Darlinton Obaseki, in preparation for a possible outbreak of
MonkeyPox virus in the state equipped an isolated complex designed to
give emergency treatment to patients affected with the disease.

According to the statement, “The good news is that the patient is
recovering very fast and we presently do not have any reason to worry.

“The UBTH in conjunction with the relevant agencies in the state
government and local Government health authorities are working together
and monitoring close contacts of this person and so far, no one has come
down with the sickness.

“There is no need or cause for concern or worry and no danger posed
to staff or patients of the hospital. The patient is in an isolated
complex.

The hospital is ready and prepared to contain any situation if
there is need to. As at now, there is no cause for alarm”, it stated.

Nothing tells a story about your day and your style more than your
wedding colors and how well it is coordinated. From your wedding cake to
invitation cards, bouquet, centerpieces, and even the bridal train, the
color at your wedding reception gives people an insight into who you
are, and just what you are going for.

Just as the venue and location is important when choosing a wedding
date, the same applies to your wedding colors. When deciding or choosing
a color combination, it’s important that you consider the reception
venue’s color, carpet or rug, and furniture or better still, choose a
reception space without decor or color.

Once you’ve decided a primary color of choice, then go ahead to
choose coordinating colors. You can visit a local fabric store, browse
through fashion magazines, Instagram or better still, browse through
different sites.
The color you pick should depend on the mood you are trying to
create. So think about this as you pick your wedding colors. Do you want
a high-energy party? A juicy romantic affair? An island themed event?

The way you mix and match colors can, and would set off different
moods. For example, a vibrant golden yellow mixed with chocolate brown
is perfect for a wedding colour. As another example, mild lavender
paired with beige gives a color scheme that’s formal enough for a church
or court setting.

I am always excited to see brides stepping out of the box and adding
colors to their wedding gown. Your gown doesn’t have to be solid white.
Your wedding bouquet too can be very colourful. Your groom could also
wear a colourful jacket. It is not necessary he wears white or brown.

Typically, the groom and the groomsmen wear colored ties or cufflinks
amongst others but color will be most prominently displayed throughout
the day in the bridesmaid dresses. Mixing and matching dresses in
varying shades — pink or orange, or pale green and yellow — can
sometimes make a colour statement stronger than ever.

Heartbreak hurts, and there’s no gainsaying that. Everyone will find a
different way to get over it, but in actual fact, no one finds being
dumped exciting. While it is easier for some people to get over an
heartbreak and move on, for some it is extremely difficult.

Being heartbroken feels like everything in your life has frozen up;
you are stuck in a little dark, smelly well, falling and not knowing how
to rise again. Losing your happiness but not knowing how to chase out
sorrow.

Being heartbroken makes you feel heavy laden and makes you wish you
had a shoulder to place you cross on; it puts a heaviness in your soul
and takes the laughter out of your eyes.
Heartbroken and trying to rise above it? Here are a few tips for you.

1. Don’t try to get the ex back, try to get yourself back!

Instead of devising means to get your partner back, focus on ways on
bringing happiness back into your life. Read books, talk to friends,
pick up a new hobby, start an exercise routine. The key is to focus on
you!

2. Feel the pain, accept it and learn from it.

Some peeps think running from the pain of heartbreak and refusing to
talk about it would make the pain go away. It doesn’t always work like
that. Instead of running from the pain, accept it, cry if you have to,
feel the pain, think over it and then LEARN and then gradually, let it
go! There is also a lesson in every heartbreak story.

3. Quit stalking your ex!

Let them be. Stalking them on social media would not anyway bring
them back or reduce the hurt. Focus on being better emotional and let
things of the past go with it.

4. Get professional help

This can never be overemphasised. Talking helps. If you cannot talk
to loved ones, talking to a therapist might help you put things in
perspective and lead you on the journey to recovery.

#5. Don’t rush into another relationship.

Getting a new partner doesn’t mean that your heart will heal faster.
What works is for you to take your time, put things in perspective and
decide what you want. Do not rush into a new relationship thinking it
will help you get over your ex faster. It might actually cause more
damage.

No matter how hard it is, you owe yourself happiness. You and only
you can bring YOU out of that well of trauma, heartbreak and
unhappiness…
Also know you that you can always love again. Love will find you in due time. Wait for it!
Heartbroken and trying to live again? Here are a few tips for you.

Isabella L. Karle died earlier this month at the age of 95, but you’ve probably never heard her name.

Dr Karle joined the Naval Research Laboratory in the mid-1940s, along with her husband Jerome, who died in 2013.

She was an expert in finding out the structures of molecules by
looking at patterns of X-rays bounced off crystals, but at this time the
technique was limited, and quite hard work to carry out.

Her husband Jerome worked with a mathematician to develop a more
complex technique in the 1950s - but Isabella’s daughter Louise Karla
Hanson says it was Isabella who showed him how the crystal technique
structure worked.

Isabella reportedly came up with the practical applications of her
husband’s work, which ha
s since gone on to help scientists better study
the chemistry of the body and formulate medicines.
Jerome was awarded a Nobel prize in 1985, but Louise says he was so
disappointed his wife wasn’t also recognised that he nearly didn’t
accept it.
Isabella realised early on she had a passion for numbers, and
obtained a scholarship to the University of Michigan, where she
completed a bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree, all before the age
of 23.

She met her husband in the chemistry lab, and the pair married in
1942. They both worked on the government’s Manhattan Project, which
swought to develop an atomic bomb.

Isabella went on to publish more than 350 papers, and received the National Medal of Science from President Bill Clinton.

He left the room during the adverts, and came back with a naughty grin on his face, telling me he was in the mood.
I’d no idea why – we hadn't been watching anything sexy – but I said I
was up for it too, so long as I could still watch the X Factor.

As they began making love, Emma soon realised that with her partners head in the way she couldn't see the television.

Emma tried to manoeuvre her body in order to see the screen but that ended up doing more harm than good.

What happened next sounded like a horror movie - there was blood everywhere.

Rushing him upstairs to the bathroom, Emma dialled the NHS's non-emergency number for help.

Two days later Allan saw his GP where he learned the true extent of the damage. He had torn his frenulum.

Luckily it would naturally heal, but Allan would have to learn to control his libido for a short while.

We were told not to have sex again until it had healed, which ended up taking about a month.
Allan joked to the doctor, ‘I don’t want her to come near me anyway after this.’

Emma and Allan, who have a little boy named Archie, now appear to have put the incident behind them.

For Allan though, it appears that he has definitely learned his lesson.

We do worry that it’ll happen again, but we laugh about it all the time.
I still watch the X Factor religiously, too – and now Allan knows better than to distract me!

If having read this you are now scared that it might happen to you or your partner, the NHS advise that you use a lubricant.

Photographer Beth Moon, from San Francisco, has spent the
last 14 years of her life travelling the globe, capturing images of some
of the world's oldest trees.

For thousands of years, these trees have survived on the planet. Some even predate the origins of Islam and Christianity.

These historic pieces of nature are situated in remote parts of the
planet, which has allowed them to live for so long - but even their
ancient existence is being threatened.

Speaking to indy100 Moon said:

Many of the trees I have photographed have survived because they are
out of reach of civilization; on mountainsides, private estates, or on
protected land.
Certain species exist only in a few isolated areas of the world. For
example; there are 6 species of spectacular baobabs, found only on the
island of Madagascar.
Sadly, the baobab is now one of the three most endangered species on the island.

How Moon chooses to select which trees to photograph is based on a very strict system which she has devised for herself.

The criteria I use for choosing particular trees are basically three: age, immense size or notable history.
I research the locations by a number of methods; history books,
botanical books, tree registers, newspaper articles and information from
friends and travellers.

Beth hopes that her pictures of the trees can help humanity better
appreciate the natural world, especially when there needs to be more
focus on protecting the planet.

Standing as the Earth’s largest and oldest living monuments, I
believe these symbolic trees will take on a greater significance,
especially at a time when our focus is directed at finding better ways
to live with the environment, celebrating the wonders of nature that
have survived throughout the centuries.

It may have been a fairytale wedding, but Tanner admitted on This
Morning that perhaps she and herself didn't have a perfect relationship.

Tanner 'cheated' on herself with Ruari Barrett, a polyamorist who
turned temporarily to monogamy while dating Sophie, in a relationship
that lasted five months.

Eventually, Barrett dedicated himself to the same cause - in this case, himself - and had a self-marriage ceremony.

We hope this mess won't end in divorce. That would be a nightmare for
Tanner, as both members of the relationship have an identical
friendship group. Awkward.

You might argue that self-marriage is pointless, given everyone is
forced to stick by themselves through thick and thin, 'til death do them
part. That's just what living is.

But self-marriage gurus say their way of life promotes self-love and a
celebration of being single, outside restrictive traditions and
expectations.

Speaking to Amanda Holden, Tanner said:

Self-marriage is about self-love. It's saying that self-compassion and self-care is as important as romantic relationships
It doesn't mean you're rejecting all other meaningful relationships
in your life and becoming a nun forever more. It means you're rejecting
bad relationships.
If only there was more self-love in the world, we wouldn't need ceremonies like this.
This is a statement which looks to raise the profile of self-love,
saying it's as important as romantic love and doing it as a formal
ceremony as anyone else would have a wedding.
Marrying yourself is a lifelong commitment to be responsible for your own happiness, so divorce is not an option.